Manager, Sourcing II

Further information

Introduction

Allina Health is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services with more than 23,500 employees, 5,000 physicians and 2,500 volunteers dedicated to meeting the lifelong health care needs of patients and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.

Allina Commons is the Minneapolis-based headquarters of Allina Health, a not-for-profit health care organization serving patients and communities. Approximately 1,600 corporate and administrative service employees work at offices within Midtown Exchange, site of the historic Sears retail complex at Chicago Avenue and E. Lake Street. This community landmark, adjacent to the campus of Allina's Abbott Northwestern Hospital, is the second largest building in Minnesota and includes offices, an internationally themed public market and residential units.

Responsibilities

The Sourcing Manager will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders across Allina to manage equipment and purchased services and related consumables expense with a goal of optimizing Allina's profitability.

As a Supply Chain leader, assess the strengths, monitor performance and coach/develop team members; manage workload, prioritization, balance, and accuracy.

In meeting department goals this manager will ensure integration of business, finance, supply chain, and operational strategies to optimize departmental and/or clinical service line financial performance

Additionally, this manager will develop and implement increasingly dynamic supplier performance strategies, an integrated approach to supply channel/inventory management, and strategies for new technologies and capital

Responsibilities Include:

Develop and maintain strategic-level understanding of clinical and operational objectives in relevant program area

Stay current with implications of healthcare reform, reimbursement models

Set financial and operational objectives for sourcing team

Monitor key performance indicators and manage team to optimize performance

Collaborate with Materials Mgmt/Logistics team to optimize supply channel/inventory management

Education

Bachelors degree in business, healthcare, or related field

Qualifications

Experience

7+ years previous supervisory or managerial experience

Skills

Proven ability to lead and manage people and projects

Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)

Excellent problem solving skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

High level of aptitude and demonstrated success in the field of process improvement

High level of aptitude in spreadsheets, databases, reporting/analytics, and presentation software

Lean/Six sigma training/certification or related experience

Supply Chain Management/Purchasing experience desired

ERP system experience, preferable Lawson software, desired

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full Time Position (40 hours/week)

Day Shift

No Weekends

Non-contract

Location/Community Information

Minneapolis boasts being both cosmopolitan yet small enough that you can find a place to call home whether on a lake, golf course, or in an adjoining suburb. With the fast pace of activity there are professional sports, theater, or enough parks for a quiet walk. The area has numerous schools and colleges, both public or private, and enough teams for all weekend athletes to join.

If you are interested in becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please apply online today. Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EEO / AA

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